Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 591 - 519: Godslaying Banquet and Father of Creation_2

Crackle...

Under the bright illumination of the blazing bonfire.

A towering totem pillar, resembling a bronze tree, quietly stands here.

The material is undoubtedly brand new bronze, but after Aiven enchanted it and held the corresponding ceremony, it has literally appeared in a copper-green hue, even its texture has a hint of translucence like jade.

Especially under the reflections of the firelight, it exudes a colorful and mystical splendor.

Clan chieftain Maruente, granted autonomy by Aiven, stepped forward.

After being exiled from Saint Domingo Island over ten years ago, with the tribe's destruction, totem devastation, and the shaman heritage cut off, this old chief is now the highest-ranking leader in the tribe.

"People, the Arawak People were chased from their original home, Hispaniola Island, by the devil-like Hilus People.

During the times of displacement, clan members kept dying with few new ones born; we have become a band of vengeful evil ghosts.

But the benevolent and powerful Lord Viscount Galliot not only defeated the mighty Hilus fleet on another continent, making those devils bleed rivers, but also generously welcomed us.

On this new land, the Arawak People shall remain loyal to Lord Galliot, and will embrace a peaceful, prosperous, and hopeful new life!

The 'Father of Creation' and 'Divine Ladder' will also grant us His gospel!

Before that, let us bid farewell to the 'Tiger Whale God' Ocanis who perished along with Hispaniola Island."

"Kill him!"

"Kill him!"

"..."

Arawak People surrounding the square raised their fists and shouted.

Thus began one of the most crucial parts of tonight's new god ritual ceremony—the "Godslaying Banquet"!

On the New Continent, the relationship between gods and humans is complex.

When a Totem God is at a low level, akin to wandering souls, being accepted by a tribe clan is their greatest dream; medium ones like the "Great Sea Shark" Oveg are interdependent; afterward, as the Totem God's power increases, the dynamics gradually reverse...

To this day, many Atrean tribes continue the "Godslaying" ceremony, where, at new god festivals, names of outdated or conquered tribal deities are marked on food, which is then slaughtered and consumed.

Being relatively vulnerable compared to agrarian civilizations, these hunter-gatherers are thoroughgoing pragmatists.

They believe the deity they ultimately choose is the most important, noble, and authoritative among all gods. Within the Atrean worldview, a god's dominance over secular matters is not immutable, and their divine duties often change; they can die, retire, or switch powers.

They deeply recognize that gods are neither omniscient nor omnipotent, possessing strengths and shortcomings, thus apart from maintaining ancestral worship and their tribal Totem God, they have other even broader beliefs.

This is in stark contrast to the prevalent monolithic beliefs among Old Continent Countries.

Now, the Arawak clan has ultimately chosen to abandon the "Tiger Whale" Totem God Ocanis and completely embrace the banner of the "Life Tree." The ceremonial parting with the past is the "Godslaying Banquet"!

"Begin the feast!"

At the old chief's command, a variety of ethnic delicacies were swiftly placed on the long tables along both sides of the square.

And atop each dish was inscribed a name in red food—"Tiger Whale" Ocanis.

Among them, the main course comprised two roasted stags, and everyone in the clan lined up, irrespective of age or gender, each taking a bite.

Finally, all marks and carvings belonging to "Tiger Whale" Ocanis in the tribe were thrown into the fire pit in front of the bronze tree.

In the next moment.

"Awooo—!"

Those with keen Spiritual Sense could perceive a grievous cry as if echoing from the deep sea abyss, only to abruptly cease.

Many Arawak People simultaneously felt a sudden lightness in their bodies.

The last remnants of this failed Totem God within the bloodline of the Arawak tribe vanished utterly at that moment.

"Ohhh..."

Amidst the cheers.

The ceremonial rituals for the new god "Life Tree," "Tree of Creation," "Father of Creation," "Divine Ladder," "Heaven-Reaching Bridge" seamlessly continued.

Thump.. thump.. thump..

Four young individuals with Shaman qualifications, two men and two women, raised ceremonial drums named "Tebonaster" and danced the ritual dance.

Everyone in the tribe offered sacrifices to the new gods, including fresh fruits, flowers, herbs, ornate stones, and hand-carved wooden plaques.

As the ceremony progressed.

Seated at his position witnessing all of this, Aiven, alongside Angie and Calvin, increasingly clearly felt the power of the Mysterious Source "Life Tree."

As the School Chief, Aiven vividly felt, through the connection with the Life Tree, the power carried by the title "Nation Destroyer." Though unable to wield it, he passively sensed its vastness.

This power came from the reverence and fear of countless individuals.

"The blessing of belief from close to 6000 people is already a very strong force, and its boosting effect on the Mysterious Source is quite significant; I think I heard the sound of its growth."

Gifted Angie, second only to Aiven in sensing the Mysterious Source, reacted the fastest.

"Certainly, the Voodoo Sect has proven this to us."

The "Voodoo Sect" pioneered introducing the power of "faith" before fully materializing.

Perhaps ancient wizards also considered such a method, but during the era when wizards ruled the world, wizard pride or population limits prevented them from adopting it.

However, Aiven is a pragmatist without any psychological barriers to shortcuts.

Yet, he did not merely mimic the means of the "Voodoo Sect."

Instead, drawing inspiration from the title "Nation Destroyer," he strove to replace distracting beliefs with more pure Psychic Power.

For instance, reputation, gratitude, and reverence, though a bit less efficient, avoid the Mysterious Source from being influenced by chaotic thoughts, ultimately resulting in self-awareness like that of the "Great Lord."

Conversely, the blessings that can be returned to believers are very singular, essentially only one—[Creation]!

The "Life Tree," through absorbing the power of aboriginal worship, processes it and returns approximately one-third of the proportion to be blessed onto the [white oak talisman] carved by the believers' own hands.

[white oak talisman]

Effect: Protects women and children, increases childbirth rate, prevents unexpected infant mortality.

As the Mysterious Source of the School, the power of the "Life Tree" is undoubtedly immensely strong, as the concept of the creation of all things is indeed all-inclusive.

Yet Aiven only solidified this core function [Creation] for this "divine" figure.

Directly addressing the fundamental Attributes of the "Life Tree."

And not through so-called mystical divine authority, but indirectly through Witchcraft Talisman.

By aligning with the sincere wishes of clan members wanting to continue the tribe, like the genuine love of countless parents for their children, also the purest expression.

Nurtured by this great psychic power instead of filled with various selfish desires, it provides the purest growth sustenance for the Life Tree.

Sometimes Aiven even wonders, after a Crowned Wizard achieves the School's ultimate goal, "Truth Embodiment," should they wish to further advance, do they also need to tread the path of gathering belief?

Unfortunately, within the records of the "Flesh Sacrifice," no scholar from the School could reach that step, and Aiven doesn't know the knowledge beyond the "Truth Embodiment."

However, Aiven knows at least one thing.

Once a Tier 4 Crowned Wizard actively parses a part of the world's truths and operating rules, consolidates a whole school's power and knowledge, and becomes a living Mysterious Source, it signifies acquiring the qualification to rival a Demigod!

This is also his long-term goal, or rather the ultimate pursuit of every wizard.